Looking out over Windermere, it’s easy to see why literary greats were inspired by the stunning views. As boats rise and fall and birds fly overhead against the backdrop of hills, one can spend hours soaking it all in.
He Hotels in Langdale Chase On the shores of the famous lake, synonymous with the likes of author Beatrix Potter and poet William Wordsworth, it offers the perfect vantage point. Whether enjoying a book in the reading room, devouring afternoon tea in the conservatory or embarking on a lake cruise, there is plenty to do.
Built as a house in the 1890s, the Grade II listed building, the first residence in Windermere to have electricity, was converted into a hotel in 1930.
His striking presence appeared in the 1947 Alfred Hitchcock film The Paradine Case and the 1988 BBC drama Across The Lake, starring Anthony Hopkins.
Hospitality company Daniel Thwaites bought the boutique hotel in 2017, which reopened in November after a year-long multi-million pound renovation.
Sunday’s Scottish Mail’s Ashlie McAnally checked into the Langdale Chase Hotel (above)
Ashlie writes: “The Langdale Chase Hotel, on the banks of the famous lake synonymous with authors such as Beatrix Potter and poet William Wordsworth, offers the perfect vantage point.” The boat house is shown in the photo above.
The rooms are “spacious, comfortable and full of personal touches, including cakes made individually for each guest and a minibar stocked with beers and fresh milk.”
Upon entering, guests are greeted in the lobby by a roaring fireplace (when it’s cold), where they check in with a friendly member of staff and sip champagne under stained glass on a comfortable sofa.
There is an Art Deco bar, an oak room, a reading room, a restaurant with two AA Rosettes, a wine cellar, a cinema room and a conservatory where afternoon tea is served, with more champagne.
In summer it can be enjoyed on the terrace, where guests can watch the sun set behind Langdale Pikes.
The attention to detail in both the decor and the food was impressive. The sandwiches, snacks and treats were a work of art and the afternoon tea was the best I’ve ever had (and I’ve tried a few) – well worth a visit even if you’re passing through Windermere.
For those who want to enjoy the sanctuary of the rooms and make the most of the facilities, they are spacious, comfortable and full of personal touches, including cakes made individually for each guest, minibar stocked with beers and fresh milk and a coffee maker. The decor is grand and luxurious yet cozy and comfortable, and the view from the bedroom window shows off the four-and-a-half-acre grounds and the famous water.
There are 21 rooms in the main house, eight in the modern Lakehouse and one suite in the historic Boat House and most rooms have private bathrooms.
Warm welcome – a roaring fire in the winter months creates a cozy atmosphere at Langdale Chase
According to Ashlie, “a visit to the restaurant is a must to enjoy a meal created by Chef Michael Cole.” She adds: “Guests can choose from Lakeland Dexter beef, crispy oysters and stout, and Goosnargh guinea fowl with wild mushrooms.”
The decor is “grand and luxurious yet homey and comfortable, and the view from the bedroom window shows off the four-and-a-half-acre grounds and the famous water.”
There are 21 rooms in the main house, eight in the modern Lakehouse and one suite in the historic Boat House and most rooms have private bathrooms.
The hotel is also dog friendly, pets can enjoy the views of the Lake District and the extensive grounds.
After a day of hiking, clay pigeon shooting or even taking a dip in the lake (for those brave enough), a visit to the restaurant for a meal created by chef Michael Cole is a must.
To keep the dining experience elegant, guests can choose between Lakeland Dexter Beef, Crispy Oysters and Stout, and Goosnargh Guinea Fowl with Wild Mushrooms.
The award-winning cheese is available as a separate dish and for dessert there are a variety of sweet delights such as pineapple upside down cake, chocolate delight and passion fruit soufflé, to name just a few.
In the morning, guests can enjoy a continental selection of cereals, yoghurt and fruit and plan their day while browsing the menu of cooked options including full breakfast, haddock kedgeree and eggs Benedict.